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How do you install the driveshaft?

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Old 11-17-17, 04:58 PM
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Default How do you install the driveshaft?

Put the motor in (GS400) a few weeks ago and was waiting for a new driveshaft to arrive. But now I'm a little frustrated trying to get it in.
Q: Do I need to move the motor? I removed the heat shield and can see the where the drive shaft goes but there doesnt seem to be enough room to maneuver. Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes, theres a slight "trick" to make it easier... Do a search, theres a write up for this.
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Yes, theres a slight "trick" to make it easier... Do a search, theres a write up for this.
Thanks. Funny how things seem much simpler in the light of a new day. Yea, just popped the rubber donut off the shaft So it could clear the tranny mount. Then with one hand holding the driveshaft and the other pulling the "spline"? down a little, it slid right onto the rear spline. EzPeezy.
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Originally Posted by Alphaman19
Thanks. Funny how things seem much simpler in the light of a new day. Yea, just popped the rubber donut off the shaft So it could clear the tranny mount. Then with one hand holding the driveshaft and the other pulling the "spline"? down a little, it slid right onto the rear spline. EzPeezy.


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